–BY GRACE Zigah
Businessman and former Member of Parliament for Assin Central, Kennedy Agyapong, has taken a strong swipe at President John Mahama’s handling of the recent controversy involving National Democratic Congress (NDC) Communications Officer Sammy Gyamfi and embattled evangelist Patricia Asiedua, popularly known as Nana Agradaa.
Kennedy Agyapong, speaking during a public forum at Central University, stated that he would have dismissed Sammy Gyamfi outright if he were President.
The comments come in the wake of a pardon granted to Sammy Gyamfi by President Mahama following his alleged misconduct related to the Agradaa saga.
While details of the pardon remain under wraps, it has generated public debate over whether political loyalty should shield party officials from disciplinary consequences.
Ken Agyapong, known for his outspoken views, condemned the decision as a sign of weak leadership.
“If I were the President of Ghana, I would have fired Sammy Gyamfi without thinking twice,” he declared.
He argued that Gyamfi should have been used as an example to uphold standards of accountability and discipline within the ruling party and government circles.
The controversy began when Nana Agradaa, a self-styled evangelist with a controversial past, was linked to a scandal involving financial impropriety and alleged manipulation of public figures.
Reports suggested that Sammy Gyamfi may have had interactions with Agradaa that raised ethical and legal concerns, although the full scope of his involvement has not been publicly confirmed.
President Mahama’s decision to pardon Sammy Gyamfi was seen by critics as politically expedient, especially considering Gyamfi’s position as a key communicator for the NDC.
However, Kennedy Agyapong sees it as a missed opportunity to demonstrate firm leadership and send a message against impunity.
“The President should have allowed the law or party structures to deal with the matter appropriately,” Agyapong said.
“You don’t pardon someone just because of their political importance. If anything, that’s when you must hold them to an even higher standard.”
Kennedy Agyapong has frequently criticized both the NDC and his own party, the New Patriotic Party (NPP), for tolerating misconduct among top officials.
He has positioned himself as a fierce advocate for transparency and has often clashed with figures across the political divide.
